R.J. Wright - "Soldiers creed" @WANPOETRY (TGS 2017)

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R.J. Wright performing "Soldiers creed" at the 2017 Texas Grand Slam Poetry Festival.
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[@kyramckenzie7556]

This hit me "What does America call the veterans it loves so much. Homeless"

[@myishenhaines1706]

"You dont know pain until you know the remorse of survival." That one hit deep.

[@andrewgriffin4528]

That line hit me in the very soul

[@adamreed8995]

It's all powerful but the last line hits me hard

[@jmc7666]

That's the truth

[@Dblakester24]

Here because TikTok blew this up again and I’m a Army Vet. My eyes filled with tears in Anger…Anger for all my brothers and sisters throughout history that were treated unfairly and have dealt with pain no civilian could comprehend…I struggle every day. Most of us struggle everyday. But all the things he said is what’s imbedded in our head. Planted. Makes me wanna run through a brick wall and hit a PR at the gym. I love my brothers and sisters in Arms forever and always. HOAHHHHH!

[@vionomad7833]

All we got is each other. No one else gives a shit until its Veteran's Day, and then its a tidal wave of "Thank you for your service" and "here's some discounted stuff so we feel better about ourselves."

[@chrishughes4943]

I am ex-Navy. It's been a while, but damn did this hit home. Speak truth, Vets.. show those in power where the real power lies.

[@alisonbyrd3258]

"Haven't you learned to adapt and overcome yet?" That line kills me. I've heard that my entire life growing up as a military brat. Most people don't show you the ugly side of the service.

[@Mac_Mayne_ATL]

Wow, I'm blown away. Everything he said is so accurate.

[@emmanuelpulliam4756]

Maaaan, he was speaking #bigFACTS. I'm an Army vet and this piece expresses exactly how most of us feel. "What do you call a soldier who's wife cheats on him while he's in a combat zone? A Suicide Risk". This one especially hit home, because on my 2nd tour to Iraq, my best friend put his weapon on burst (3 rounds per 1 trigger squeeze), put the muzzle in his mouth, and blew his head off for that very reason. I'm only 35yrs old and most don't understand.

[@mediocrotus9610]

Iraq 2010, 3 weeks before going home one of ours got the letter. Had to lock up his weapons just in case and always had to have someone with him.....shits messed up. Sorry for your loss.

[@stoutskygaming7578]

Man, I can’t listen to this enough. I think I’ve played it 50 times today. Thank you brother. This hits home so fucking hard.

[@leechampaign8261]

this needs millions of more like and views

[@kyramckenzie7556]

Isn't it funny how everyone is thank full for your service untill you ask them to give up a sacrifice

[@forestchicken6689]

Thats some truth brother. Love it. Proud army vet. Best brotherhood in the world.

[@sfarrell2459]

Very powerful, and really hit home for both of us

[@danielsanmetzger]

Wow. Powerful and raw emotion.

[@anthonytalton7879]

This hit home. I can’t quit watching this. Between my own demons and some of my closest brothers and sisters that have the same issues and the ones that lost to the demons. This is so true and needs to be heard by everyone.

[@dantompkins5398]

Man, I'm speechless but this deserves a comment nonetheless. Bravo.

[@laneorsak]

Thank you Mr. RIGHT. You, your truth, split me in two, brought tears of compassion and pain, and gave me a tremendous sense of gratitude for your courage, self-reflection, and talent. God Bless and keep on sharing your gift.

[@daaajester1]

Moved me to tears... so damn accurate

[@emanuelzhimrules]

GOOSEBUMPSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ceizure]

Made me cry brother

[@RonnieGInTheCorner]

THIS VIDEO IS TRENDING RIGHT NOW!!!

[@asanicole2182]

Basic Training was the funniest place and I couldn't laugh #spit

[@Gosimoka]

what did he mean in terms of that ?

[@j3kyll967]

@@Gosimoka just that, basic training is where you are transformed from civilian to soldier, marine, airman, or sailor. But know that you will have some hard trials and tribulations so when you have that 1-2 min where a DS isn't in the room, you take 100% advantage to try and lift spirits but at the same time you are afraid to laugh because you laughing could mean your whole platoon or worse your whole company meeting down on the lines doing a nice little 2 hr workout or longer

[@leavemealone9351]

Thanks for saying the words i cant find!! Rock on brother

[@semperfirefighter]

Amen brother, AMEN!!!

[@singh99928]

I'm not even American but i felt this shit

[@johnson1642]

Much respect for the truth!!! The thumbs down were from those that would never make the sacrifice - probably wouldn't thank veterans either

[@robpetry84]

My God I love this.

[@lukehenderson2419]

I'm using this as an example of juxtapositions to teach english to a class in Cambodia. Beautifully written.

[@sandrasherman9294]

SALUTE, absolute perfection

[@micahbelcher3299]

Respect.

[@davidbannerman3910]

Thats a fact jack one of the most realistic poems about being a soldier I ever herd

[@Hateandlotus]

Beast spoken word. Powerful bro

[@Mysterious_Ace]

I love him.

[@cstyles5187]

Powerful and Poignant! “A suicide risk”...”Why aren’t you laughing” SALUTE

[@danblair2758]

The truth in this is staggering

[@ToneyTone30]

This was so dopeeee

[@MyCecii]

GAWD!!! This is so powerful

[@blackgoliath962]

This was awesome beyond words Amazing imagery

[@David_M_Crew]

Deep brother. Deep. 🇺🇸

[@ordofett300]

But when we begin to rust you will discard us so we over lubricate with whiskey and wine. Mission first Mission always. Damn this fucking just says it all the words I can never say

[@leija04]

Fucking speechless!!! Gave me chills!

[@MrDarkPoet]

I salute you, brother!

[@toyag638]

So important

[@JosephineSunshine]

Killed it!

[@stanleyedouard377]

🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡 Powerful!

[@jacktack8653]

Gah damn I felt this.

[@StSunrider]

Hooah!

[@KIL0GRAMGAMING]

You could hear the crowd going nuts

[@h.f.youngtransportation2151]

Damn... speak brotha 💪

[@SeanteBrown]

Bro came to Tawk!!!!

[@Mz23vehrzed]

good lord!!!

[@mynameis_written]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@armywife2248]

Not one lie detected!

[@kyleb7488]

"If youve never out on a fuckin uniform before, dont tell me what im fighting for."

[@hhizer4328]

The pain...

[@bigc4544]

Wow

[@shiner254]

This hit so close. We're sent to combat; used, abused, chewed up, then spat out.

[@wamokonzialognon2079]

Is there any way to get a transcribed version?

[@stoutskygaming7578]

And then we’re expected to just “rejoin society”

[@kodeten]

Fuckin' A.

[@maryblankenship2232]

*weeps*

[@AtomicQP]

Can someone come get the woke retired e6 please 👌👌 Edit- it’s been 3 years since I posted this comment and I’ve sense got out of the military and I’ll say it…. Boy this shit hit different after deployments and military stress. Mission first mission always go crazy 🫡

[@project_Akira]

the audience members are so rude interrupting him every few seconds, damn, wait till the end and just listen.